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Small cafe with about 6 tables. Informal atmosphere. Dishes include many international classics. English spoken. Open Tue-Sat 18:00-00:00. Closed Sun-Mon.


170 Reviews

First Review by Radio_Caroline

cse

Points +296

Vegan
02 Sep 2022

this is the place

by far our favorite vegan-friendly restaurant on sao miguel. we only went twice, but we love it. the food is great, but it's the owner that makes it special. she makes you feel like your dining in her home. pro tip: save room for pudding! also, make a reservation ASAP. she's booked up at least a day or two in advance.

Pros: food, decor, service

Cons: tough to get a last minute res

Rūta

Points +480

Vegan
26 Aug 2022

Absolute favorite place on Sao Miguel island

My first introduction with this place during lunch was so amazing that the universe had pity on me and with some cancelation, I got to repeat my experience with an even more amazing dinner.

For lunch, you can stand in line and wait for a table (it took somewhat half an hour), but dinners are reservation only, and since I came to Ponta Delgada only for a few days, it seemed that I will have no chance for that. Super friendly staff agreed to let me know if any cancelation occurs, and it did 💚

Absolutely everything in this place is super delicious, every single waiter is like a long-lost family member, and you certainly forget yourself while being there: incredibly cozy atmosphere, no rush, and light and cheerful chatting create the most wonderful ambiance 💚

Jonnabanonna

Points +25

Vegetarian
23 Aug 2022

Friendly and excellent food!

We were second on the waiting list so we stood outside on the street. Our waitress came out and gave everyone a complimentary glass of tea while we waited! We had the lunch special and highly recommend it for only 10 euros. Dessert was to die for!!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Super friendly service , Cute atmosphere

ivankas

Points +70

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

Delicious food

Great food, higly recommend for visit.

Pros: Delicious vegan food options., Great for vegan dinner., Friendly staff.

Cons: Need to make a reservation., Few tables., Only indoor dining.

TalitaSoares

Points +260

Vegan
12 Aug 2022

Excellent

We were there for lunch, everything was excellent: service, price, decoration, variety of vegan options, homemade ice tea with free refill, food!! You will not be disappointed!!! Come early, it gets full very very fast! We ordered the lunch menu which allowed us to have a mix of two dishes as main! So awesome!9

Arnevl

Points +145

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Must visit!

All these reviews speak for themselves. This was the best vegan food I had in a very long time, not just in the azores but in general. Make sure you get a reservation because this place is absolutely a must!

Pros: Best food, Price, Ambiance

SandraMarquesFavinha

Points +1570

Vegan
17 Jul 2022

Boas opções veganas

Comida boa e pessoal simpático

Diano

Points +126

Vegan
06 Jul 2022

Perfect dinner!

Small restaurant (hard to get a reservation) but it’s totally worth it! Almost all the dishes are vegan or has vegan option. The food was delicious and the staff very kind and friendly. Do not miss it!

Pros: Delicious food, Great vegan options

Cons: Absolutely nothing!

Peter87

Points +66

Vegan
25 Jun 2022

Das beste auf der Insel

Ein kleines Restaurant das unglaublich leckere Speisen serviert.
Der Quinoa Burger ohne Bun ist eines der der besten Sachen die ich je gegessen habe.
Es empfiehlt sich zu reservieren!

Pros: Super lecker, Gemütlich

Cons: Immer ausgebucht

KaceyCastaneda

Points +618

Vegan
19 Jun 2022

Best place on the island

This place is hands down my favorite vegan food in Ponta Delgado (really all of Portugal). Everything is homemade and you can tell it's made with love. The owner is so thoughtful and kind. Highly highly recommend eating here, but make a reservation!

Pros: Just about everything can be made vegan

Here.To.Travel_Jade

Points +12898

Vegan
17 Jun 2022

Excellent if you can get a spot

Only managed to come here for hot drinks & dessert as missed a booking with being sick & they are also busy at lunch & close their kitchen at 2:30. Had a banoffee pie & coffees with soya milk (had a vanilla taste). They were delicious and still gutted we couldn’t make it for a meal.
Make sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment- 7 and 9pm dinner slots (book via Instagram messenger) & lunch is first come first served between 12 and 2:30.

Seth Schoen

Points +120

Vegan
01 Jun 2022

Creative, beautiful, fresh local food

My dinner at Rotas da Ilha Verde was the best meal I've had all year and one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had.

Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with primarily local ingredients in wonderful flavor combinations.

The restaurant felt fun and cozy; as there are so (very!) few tables, reservations are absolutely required every day. (This may be different in lower tourist seasons.) Multiple parties were being turned away for lack of a reservation throughout the evening.

Pros: Friendly, enthusiastic, and attentive staff, Beautiful, delicious food, Clearly-marked, numerous vegan options

KieranFearnley

Points +56

Vegan
14 May 2022

Friendly staff and great vegan options

Great vegan options and the staff were friendly and chatty. They gave great food recommendations and spoke to us about the island. Starters and mains were lovely - they tasty fresh and natural.

Pros: Best vegan options on the island. , Reasonably priced , Staff spoke great English

Cons: Two seating times: 7pm and 9pm , Busy - recommend booking a table in advance

KD7

Points +92

Vegan
11 May 2022

Amazing

Simply amazing.
A lot of vegan dishes - and very tasty!!
And they are so quick, we didn't wait long on our dishes.
Simply amazing and super highly recommended to go there. You shouldn't miss this one.

Pros: Many vegan options, Friendly staff, Nice small restaurant

jollburr

Points +2326

Herbivore
10 Apr 2022

Kind staff and tasty meals

We didn't come that hungry to Rotas so we only had soups and starter and desserts but all was very tasty. We double checked that the mayo was vegan and the waitress said: "Don't worry honey, you are at home" which I thought was sweet 😃 Menu changes every now and then, most meals can be made vegan, the location is perfect but the place is very busy. Unfortunately we were not able to get a table the other night. Staff told us we could get a table at 10 p.m. which was in 2 hours. Better to reserve a table.

Pros: the location, kind staff, tasty meals

Cons: small and busy - makes it hard to get a table

KiwiLimette

Points +1781

Vegan
26 Feb 2022

Amazing

Amazing place with many vegan options

tan8856

Points +228

Vegan
18 Feb 2022

Great restaurant!

The only fully vegan/vegetarian restaurant on the island. We ate there every night that it was open (closed on Sun & Mon) Plenty of dishes - all the 6 mains could be veganised. Some of the starters and 2 of the desserts were vegan. Lovely owners - very friendly and attentive. All food was delicious.

Seth Schoen

01 Jun 2022

There is now a second fully vegetarian restaurant on the island!

https://www.happycow.net/reviews/santo-seitan-sao-miguel-238775

(I haven't tried it yet and this is not meant to take away from the wonder of Rotas.)

RenataGuedes

Points +2332

Vegan
18 Feb 2022

Super tasty

You need book a table in the high season, I s always crowded because is amazing

Pros: Vegans options, Very taste, Good wine

Lücke

Points +13

Vegetarian
08 Nov 2021

Leckeres Essen,

beste veggie option auf der Insel. Wirklich leckeres Essen, lediglich das Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis könnte ein wenig besser sein. Für einen touristischen Ort ist es aber noch im Rahmen. Service sehr freundlich und persönlich. Klare Empfehlung

BeatrizVarela

Points +28

Vegan
30 Oct 2021

Espetacular!! Muitas opções vegan

Sem dúvida a melhor comida vegetariana que já comi, o espaço é super acolhedor e a comida divinal com um caseirinho que tanto gosto, eu comi os rolinhos de wonton de entrada, que estavam uma coisa de outro mundo, os cannelonis de courgette e bannofie pie. A minha irmã é vegan e teve muitas opções de escolha, maioria dos pratos tem versão vegetariana e vegan. O serviço 5*, uma simpatia de pessoas. Sem dúvida um sítio a repetir quando vier novamente cá. Convém é reservar com antecedência porque é um espaço pequeno e está sempre cheio.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Homie, super friendly staff, Super fresh food

Cons: Need to book in advance as it only has 6/7 tables.

cecile_b

Points +2726

Vegan
29 Oct 2021

A must in Ponta Delgada!

I came here a few times for lunch and it was always fantastic! Their lunch menu is such a good deal as you get 1/2 dose of the soup of the day, a plate with a mix of two main dishes and cold herbal tea.

Almost all of their main dishes have a vegan options and they also had two vegan desserts when I visited.

The waiter and waitress are also super nice!

Owen2393

Points +346

Vegan
28 Oct 2021

Beautiful food and service

Fantastic food with the biggest variety of menu options for vegans I saw during my stay in the Azores. Not only does this restaurant cater well for vegans/veggies, it does so in fantastic quality and service. Staff showed good knowledge of food, and maintained professionalism whilst displaying sincerity and friendliness. My favourite restaurant in the Azores!

El18

Points +1208

Vegan
21 Oct 2021

Outstanding food & atmosphere

An outstanding restaurant: exceptional food, atmosphere, prices and overall experience.

Pros: Really high quality food, full of flavour., Beautiful colours and design of restaurant., Great price.

whalehunter

Points +20

Vegan
08 Oct 2021

best place i've ever been

Nice athmosphere, lovely service (fast, super kind people), located in the city center.
The food is AMAZING. They change the menu a bit every month. Sufficient vegan/veganizable options. I've been vegan for 6 years now, and this is probably the best vegan food i've ever had. Perfect main dish portions. And the desserts.........

Pros: Good value, Perfect service, Excellent food

Cons: No side salad/side-veggies on the menu

VandaSantos

Points +8

Non Veg
15 Sep 2021

Uma boa surpresa

Durante a nossa viagem aos Açores procurámos um local para desfrutar de comida vegetariana encontrámos nesta aplicação uma boa opção perto de onde nos encontrávamos. Foi realmente uma boa surpresa pois a comida estava divinal. Tem opção de menu almoço, que dá a possibilidade de provarmos alguns dos pratos principais. A comida é muito saborosa e bem confeccionada. O atendimento é excelente com muita atenção a todos os pormenores. Recomendo!

VickyDalgleish

Points +133

Vegan
07 Sep 2021

Ponta Delgada gem

Cosy, very fast and friendly service, wonderful food. All vegetarian but most of the dishes have a vegan alternative! Lovely homemade ice tea.

Pros: Most dishes have a vegan alternative

V:Traveller

Points +4573

Vegan
03 Sep 2021

Fantastic! One of the best restaurants I've been

Food: 5/5
Vegan options (variety): 5/5
Vegan labelling: 5/5
Value for money: 6/5
Portion size: 5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Location: 5/5
Reservation recommended: yes
Would I visit again? yes
Visited: 9/2021, 8/2020



Updated from previous review on 2020-08-30




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